How to Dial In "Actual Daydream" by Kings of Leon - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Actual Daydream"
Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.
Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
From Can We Please Have Fun (2024). No source documents the guitar or amp for this song, so an ES-335 into a Vox AC30 stands in. Run the AC30 clean to just breaking up with both pickups on. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Actual Daydream" Tone
What guitar did Kings of Leon use on "Actual Daydream"?
The guitar on "Actual Daydream" (released 2024) isn't documented; the Gibson ES-335 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck + bridge (position 3 / out-of-phase) on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Actual Daydream" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3.5, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6, Presence 5.5, Volume 6. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale; match them on your amp first, then nudge to taste. ToneMirror can translate these positions for whatever amp you actually own.
Can I play "Actual Daydream" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Actual Daydream" tone on a Katana, a Helix, a tube combo, or anything else. The translation accounts for EQ curve, gain structure, and pickup type so the result actually sounds like the record, not just the same knob numbers on different gear.
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